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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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