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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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