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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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