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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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