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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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