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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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