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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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