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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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