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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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