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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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