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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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