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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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