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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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