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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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