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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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