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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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