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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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