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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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