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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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