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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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