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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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