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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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