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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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