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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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