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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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