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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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