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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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