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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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