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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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