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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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