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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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