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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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