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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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