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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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