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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major 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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