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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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