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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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