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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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