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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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