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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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