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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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