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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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