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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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