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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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