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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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