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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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