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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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