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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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