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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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