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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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