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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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