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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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