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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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