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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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