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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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