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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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