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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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