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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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