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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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