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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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