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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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