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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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