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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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