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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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