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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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