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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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