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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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