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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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