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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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