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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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