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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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