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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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