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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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