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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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