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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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