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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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