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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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