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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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