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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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