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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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