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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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