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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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