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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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