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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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