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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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