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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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