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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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