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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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