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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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