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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)