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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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