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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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