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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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