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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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