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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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