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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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