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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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