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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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