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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews 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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