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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? 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 educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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