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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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