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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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