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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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