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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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