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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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