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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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