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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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