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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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