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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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