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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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