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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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