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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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