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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models 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 institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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