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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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