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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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