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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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