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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major 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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