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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)