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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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