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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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