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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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