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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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