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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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