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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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