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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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