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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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