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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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