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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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