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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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