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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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