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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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