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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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