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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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