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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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