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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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