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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the 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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