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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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