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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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