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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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