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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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