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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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