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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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