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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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