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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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