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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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