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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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