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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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