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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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