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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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