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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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