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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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