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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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