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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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