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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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