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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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