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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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