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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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