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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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