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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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