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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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