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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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