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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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