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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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