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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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