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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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