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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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