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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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