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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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