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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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