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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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