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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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