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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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