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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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