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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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