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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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