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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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