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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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