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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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