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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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