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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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