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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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