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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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