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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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