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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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