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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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