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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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