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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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