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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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