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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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