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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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