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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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