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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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