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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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