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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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