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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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