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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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