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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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