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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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