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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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