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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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