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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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