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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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