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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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