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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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