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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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