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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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