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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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