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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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