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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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