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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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