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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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