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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the 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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