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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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