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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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