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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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