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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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