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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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