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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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