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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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