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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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