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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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