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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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