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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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