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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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