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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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