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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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