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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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