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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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