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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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