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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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