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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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