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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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