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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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