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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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