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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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