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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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