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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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