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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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