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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes 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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