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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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