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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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