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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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