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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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