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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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