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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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