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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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