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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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