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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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