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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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