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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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