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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses 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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