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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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