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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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