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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)