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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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