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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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