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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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