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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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