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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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