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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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