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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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