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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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