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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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