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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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