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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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