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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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