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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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