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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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