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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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