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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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