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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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