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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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