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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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