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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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