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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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