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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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