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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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