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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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