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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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