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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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