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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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