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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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