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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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