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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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