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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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