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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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