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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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