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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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