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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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