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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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