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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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