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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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