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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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