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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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