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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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