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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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