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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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