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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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