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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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