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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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