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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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