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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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