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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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