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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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