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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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