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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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