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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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