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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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