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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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