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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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