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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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