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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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