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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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