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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured 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 massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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