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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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