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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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