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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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