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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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