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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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