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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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