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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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