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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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