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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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