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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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