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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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