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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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