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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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