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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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