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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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