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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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