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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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