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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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