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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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