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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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