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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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