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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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