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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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