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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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