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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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