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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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