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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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