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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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