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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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