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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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