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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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