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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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