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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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