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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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