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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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