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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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