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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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