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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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