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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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