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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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