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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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