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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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