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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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