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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)