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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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