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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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