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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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