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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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