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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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