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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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