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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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