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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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