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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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