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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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