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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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