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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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