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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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