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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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