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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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