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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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