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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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