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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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