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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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