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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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