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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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