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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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