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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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