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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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