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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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