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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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