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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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