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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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