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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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