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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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