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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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