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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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