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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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