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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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