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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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