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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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