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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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