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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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