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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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