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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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