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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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