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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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