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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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