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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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