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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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