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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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