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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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