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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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