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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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