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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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