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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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