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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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