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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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