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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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