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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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