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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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