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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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