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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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