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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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