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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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