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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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