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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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