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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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