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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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