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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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