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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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