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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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