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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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