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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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