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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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