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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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