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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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