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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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