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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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