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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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