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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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