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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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