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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources