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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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