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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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