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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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