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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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