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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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