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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers 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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