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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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