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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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