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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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