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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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