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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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