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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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