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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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