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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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