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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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