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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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