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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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