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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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