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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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