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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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