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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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