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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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