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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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