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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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