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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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