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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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