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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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