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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key 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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