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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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