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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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