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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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