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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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