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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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