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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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