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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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