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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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