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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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