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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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