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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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