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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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