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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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