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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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