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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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