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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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