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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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