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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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