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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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