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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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