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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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