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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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