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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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