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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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