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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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