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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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