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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the 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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