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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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