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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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