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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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