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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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