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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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