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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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