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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify 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 massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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