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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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