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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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