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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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