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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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