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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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