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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What 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 educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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