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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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