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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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