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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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