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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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