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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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