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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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