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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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