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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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